Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) Interest Expense: R$-1,758 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:L1YV34 Live Nation Entertainment Inc BSP:L1YV34
80 GF Score
Price R$183.73
GF Value R$148.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Live Nation Entertainment Interest Expense?

Live Nation Entertainment BSP:L1YV34 80 Interest Expense is R$-1,758 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1YV34 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$148.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Live Nation Entertainment's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -473 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1,758 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Live Nation Entertainment's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -1,969 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -473 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Live Nation Entertainment  (BSP:L1YV34) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-473 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1,969 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$45,930 Mil.

Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Live Nation Entertainment did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Live Nation Entertainment Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Live Nation Entertainment Interest Expense Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data
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Live Nation Entertainment Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-1,758 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R$-1,758 Mil mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) has a Interest Expense of R$-1,758 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current Interest Expense is R$-1,758 Mil. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense compare to FWONA and FOXA?
Live Nation Entertainment's Interest Expense of R$-1,758 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. Live Nation Entertainment's current Interest Expense is R$-1,758 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Nation Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$148.16, compared to a current price of R$183.73 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-1,758 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34), the current Interest Expense is R$-1,758 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$183.73 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$148.16. GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:L1YV34:

  • Interest Expense: R$-1,758 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$148.16 vs. price of R$183.73 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1YV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Live Nation Entertainment Business Description

Address 9348 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 90210
Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 51 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally and it owned, operated, or had exclusive booking rights to more than 400 venues worldwide at the end of 2025, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2025, Live Nation promoted nearly 55,000 events, drawing roughly 160 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling nearly 650 million tickets in 2025.
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